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CLICK PRINT 22015015 RRUNNERUNNER HHANDBOOKANDBOOK 2 EVENT TIMES GREAT PLACES TO STAY FOR Thursday, October 15, 2015 (M&T BANK STADIUM CLUB LEVEL) RACE DAY Health & Fitness Expo/Packet Pick-Up (enter @ Gate A) 12pm-8pm OR DURING A RETURN VISIT TO CHARM CITY Thursday, October 15, 2015 (POWER PLANT LIVE!) MARRIOTT INNER HARBOR AT CAMDEN YARDS All Ages Welcome Party @ Power Plant Live! 5pm-9pm 410-962-0202 • BOOK WITH PASSKEY LINK BELOW .05K presented by 98Rock to benefi t Rock + Rocovery 7pm Located on the west side of the Inner Harbor, this contemporary Baltimore hotel provides 98Rock FREE Kick Off Concert featuring Burnt Sienna 7:30pm easy access to all major attractions, highways as well as the BWI Airport. Friday, October 16, 2015 (M&T BANK STADIUM CLUB LEVEL) RENAISSANCE HARBORPLACE HOTEL 410-547-1200 • BOOK WITH PASSKEY LINK BELOW Health & Fitness Expo/Packet Pick-Up (enter @ Gate A) 12pm-9pm Perfectly situated in Baltimore’s famed Inner Harbor area, the hotel is truly your personal Saturday, October 17, 2015 - race start times Gateway to the Harbor - ensuring business, leisure and meetings guests an enchanting and ARRIVE 90 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR RACE START distinctive stay. National Anthem & Presentation of the Colors 7:50am HOLIDAY INN INNER HARBOR 410-685-3500 • http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/baltimore/baldt/ Wheelchair Marathon 7:59am hoteldetail?qAdlt=1&qBrs=6c.hi.ex.rs.ic.cp.in.sb.cw.cv.ul.vn&qChld=0&qFRA=1&qGRM=0 The 15th Annual Baltimore Marathon 8:00am &qGrpCd=RUN&qPSt=0&qRRSrt=rt&qRef=df&qRms=1&qRpn=1&qRpp=12&qSHp=1&q 4-Person Team Relay 8:00am SmP=3&qSrt=sBR&qWch=0&srb_u=1&icdv=99801505&icdv=99801505 Located only three blocks from the famed Inner Harbor attractions and a few blocks from 98 Rock Bands & DJs throughout the course All Day the marathon start line. At the Holiday Inn Inner Harbor You’ll feel right at home, because ShopRite 5K 8:20am each non-smoking room is well equipped with free Wi-Fi access, a fl at screen television, Transamerica Kids Fun Run 9:20am iPod docking station and a microwave and refrigerator. Each room also offers a city view, a bright, clean bathroom and a plush, triple-sheeted bed. Please reference reservation code CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Half-Marathon 9:45am “RUN” when making your reservation for the discounted marathon rate. ShopRite 5k Awards Ceremony 10:00am DAYS INN INNER HARBOR Race Champions Awards Ceremony 12:00pm 410-576-1000 •MUST CALL TO GET DISCOUNT Awards Ceremonies on Main Stage in Celebration Village. Age group awards will be mailed. In The Heart of Baltimore Inner Harbor Area and Near Attractions and the Baltimore Convention Center. Each room in our non-smoking hotel features free Wi-Fi Internet access, a microwave and refrigerator. In the morning, rise and shine with a free USA Today. RENTAL CARS Our hotel is located next to a secure parking facility and nightly parking fees apply. Because Corrigan Sports does events all across the nation, HYATT REGENCY we have been able to negotiate special group rates for the 410-727-1234 • https://aws.passkey.com/event/13640774/owner/298/home All of the exciting Inner Harbor Activities are yours to explore from the Hyatt Regency. participants in all of our events. Take advantage of our deep Our AAA Four-Diamond hotel offers much more than just a luxurious stay; it places you in group savings by using the link below when renting a vehicle. the heart of top things to do in Baltimore that makes Charm City remarkable. You can chose to rent with Enterprise or National and still get HYATT HARBOR PLACE a great low rate. 410-558-1840 • http://baltimoreinnerharbor.place.hyatt.com/bwizhgbalt2015.html At Hyatt Place we do things differently. We combine style, innovation and 24/7 convenience http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?bid=028&refId=CSE to create a perfectly seamless stay with every modern comfort you deserve. The BRAND SAFETY FIRST- We are working closely with state and local police units to NEW Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor located in trendy Harbor East offers free Wi-Fi and our new complimentary a.m. Kitchen Skillet™ breakfast. Spacious guestrooms provide the safest possible environment for our runners and fans. Please allow guests to spread out and the state of the art fi tness center and indoor pool provide leave bags at home and allow extra time all weekend long for any added additional amenities so you never have to settle for anything less at the Hyatt Place. security measures which will include bag searches and check points for fans and runners. And as always, https://aws.passkey.com/event/13841411/owner/290/landing IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING. 3 4 Welcome to the 15th Anniversary Baltimore Pickles Pub- Pub, American (Traditional), Sports Bar Running Festival. We are thrilled that you will be Phone: (410) 752-1784 joining us. As we have done since its inception, there S Address: 520 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21230 will be several event distances running on race day R Distance from the fi nish line: 0.7 Miles highlighted by the 26.2 mile tour of Baltimore. E The Baltimore Running Festival has grown into one of McCormick and Schmick’s- Seafood the most visible and highly anticipated events in the city. N Phone: (410) 234-1300 Address: 711 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202 The streets of Baltimore will be abuzz on race morning T with groups of fans lining up to cheer you on during your Distance from the fi nish line: 1.9 Miles foot tour of Charm City. R Rusty Scupper- Seafood The Baltimore that has been depicted on television recently is not the Baltimore A Phone: (410) 727-3678 our runners, volunteers, and sponsors know from fi rst-hand experience on race P day during the Baltimore Running Festival. Address: 402 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21230 Distance from the fi nish line: 1.3 Miles The city we know has residents of all ages, races and communities. They line the T streets on race day to cheer and serve as ambassadors to welcome our runners N The Boathouse- American (New), Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch that come here from throughout the United States and dozens of foreign countries. Phone: (410) 773-9795 A If you are running, we ask you to encourage a neighbor or friend from out of town Address: 2809 Boston St, Baltimore, MD 21224 to REGISTER. If you can’t run this year, consider VOLUNTEERING or coming to R Distance from the fi nish line: 3.4 Miles the fi nish line to CELEBRATE. If you live in the city, organize a group to head out on the course and CHEER as the runners pass. All these actions will help show U MaGerk’s- Pub, American (Traditional), Sports Bar your BMORE PRIDE! A Phone: (410) 576-9230 Address: 1061 S Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21230 This packet includes important information that will prepare you for the events T and activities surrounding the event. If you have entered the Baltimore Marathon, S Distance from the fi nish line: 1.2 Miles the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Half-Marathon, 4-Person Team Relay, the E ShopRite 5K or the Transamerica Kids Fun Run, it is extremely important that Dunkin Donuts- Donuts, Breakfast, Coffee & Tea you read the information in this booklet carefully. R Phone: (410) 545-0522 Address: 1100 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230 Remember, Runner Packets are available for pick-up during the Expo ONLY; L Distance from the fi nish line: 1.3 Miles there will be NO Registration or Runner Packet Pick-Up on Race Day. A On-line confi rmation of your entry is available on the Baltimore Running Festival I James Joyce Irish Pub- Pub, Irish, Soup, Sandwiches website. You can search the database (updated weekly) of all registered runners C Phone: (410) 727-5107 to fi nd out who is participating in this year’s race. For more information and to view I Address: 616 S President St, Baltimore, MD 21202 your confi rmation, visit www.TheBaltimoreMarathon.com. F Distance from the fi nish line: 1.9 Miles FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK OR RESTUARNTS DURING RACE WEEKEND! THESE RUNNER FRIENDLY PLEASE VISIT TWITTER FOR ANY LAST MINUTE F UPDATES AND IMPORANT MESSAGES. OFFICIAL RESTAURANT PARTNERS OOFFICIAL RESTAURANT 5 A CORRIGAN SPORTS EVENT 6 PROUD SPONSOR DOWNTOWN OVERVIEW MAP OF THE 2015 BALTIMORE RUNNING FESTIVAL YOUR JEWELRY ISN’T JUST JEWELRY IT’S A SET OF WINGS FOR YOUR IMAGINATION. YOUR FLIGHTS OF FANCY. PLAYFUL ONE MINUTE. MAJESTIC THE NEXT.